BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

VITAMINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Anemia is caused by a lack of what mineral?
A
Folate
B
Iron
C
Calcium
D
Sodium
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The most common causes of anaemia include nutritional deficiencies, particularly iron deficiency, though deficiencies in folate, vitamins B12 and A are also important causes; haemoglobinopathies; and infectious diseases, such as malaria, tuberculosis, HIV and parasitic infections.

Detailed explanation-2: -Iron deficiency anaemia is a condition where a lack of iron in the body leads to a reduction in the number of red blood cells. Iron is used to produce red blood cells, which help store and carry oxygen in the blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -Lower than normal hemoglobin levels indicate anemia. The normal hemoglobin range is generally defined as 13.2 to 16.6 grams (g) of hemoglobin per deciliter (dL) of blood for men and 11.6 to 15 g/dL for women.

Detailed explanation-4: -Iron deficiency can cause: anaemia (when there are too few red blood cells or haemoglobin in the blood is below normal because of too little iron) an impaired immune system. poorer aerobic sports performance.

Detailed explanation-5: -Iron is a mineral found in every cell of the body. Iron is considered an essential mineral because it is needed to make hemoglobin, a part of blood cells.

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